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How Victor Shi took up the crusade to get Gen Z out of apathy and into the voting booth — and became a social media star in the process.

As founding editor of the first Latino student magazine at UCLA, Félix J. Gutiérrez lifted the voice of a community. Today, his community is paying it forward.

David Placek ’75 might be the best product-branding guru on the planet. His secret? Sound symbolism.

Tapping into her Hawaiian roots, Kalena McElroy ’14 took a deep dive into fashion — and reinvented the bathing suit.

About to celebrate a 50-year career on the Great White Way, Judy Kaye, the diva’s diva of New York theater, calls herself “the luckiest girl alive.”

Walton, one of the greats of UCLA basketball, died last month. Here, a reflection on his pride in being a Bruin, his intersection with rock ’n’ roll, and his comfort in tea and a good book.

You can tell a lot about a graduate by the display on their cap.

This year’s graduates have faced unexpected challenges, but their experiences have brought them a sense of resilience and wisdom.

The UCLA alumna and celebrated poet discusses her writing journey and offers advice for aspiring authors.

A Bruin guide to this month’s most intriguing events at UCLA.

Ihab Shahawi found his passion at UCLA — helping people affected by autism.

Walton, who was a two-time NCAA champion with UCLA, died Monday, May 27, following a prolonged battle with cancer.

The UCLA Awards, to be presented May 18, will honor six alumni leaders and one alumni network.

A Bruin guide to this month’s most intriguing events at UCLA.

Alumnus Jeremy Guinta always makes time to mentor rising Bruin statistics stars.

The award-winning actor, advocate and UCLA alumnus will speak at ceremonies scheduled for 11 a.m., 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. on June 14 in Pauley Pavilion.

Mining her own life for inspiration, Erika Hirugami is turning a spotlight on the beautiful art of undocumented creatives. She’s also changing their lives.

Recent grad Nilton Serva ’23 tells of his incredible journey from incarcerated youth to proud Bruin — and how coming to Westwood changed his life forever.

What Mali the bonobo is teaching us about the contagiousness of joy.

Tongva artist Mercedes Dorame ’03 has brought Catalina Island to the Getty, hoping to reaffirm her tribe’s presence — and meaning — in Los Angeles.

Four UCLA professors are helping lead the charge in protecting our democracy.

Wu Tsang M.F.A. ’10 is one of our most fascinating and talented provocateurs, challenging the very notion of what art is — and what it can be.

A Bruin scientist discovers a radically easy new way to diagnose stress — and do something about it.

Over its 75-year history, UCLA Law has tackled some of society’s most critical issues. But it’s only getting started.

A Bruin guide to this month’s most intriguing events at UCLA.